Process Toolkit

General Assembly

A variety of tools used in both robotic and non-robotic automation systems.

Plastic Joining

We consider plastic joining to be a specialized area within the automated assembly field. Plastics provide a wealth of possibilities for joining and assembly.

Inspection, Programming & Testing

Most assembly processes have critical features that must be monitored to assure quality.  With automated systems, 100% inspection is frequently the best approach.  As the assembly is typically fixtured and registered, gathering accurate data about geometry, performance or electrical properties can be easily accomplished.

Brazing, Soldering & Welding

Automated welding generally refers to articulated robots that manipulate custom MIG/TIG or PLASMA tools.  However, there are a number of other welding-type processes that are amenable to automated assembly.  We have collected a summary of these technologies in the attached list.

Our process toolkit is continually expanding as we discover, develop and deploy new processes for our clients.  We have summarized those processes most commonly used in automated assembly and testing systems under four categories.

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